Omaha - Susan Maher, chair and professor of English at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), will be interviewed for the position of dean of the College of Arts and Sciences starting on Monday, March 24. Dr. Maher is one of four finalists.

Faculty, staff, students and the public can attend the open session on Monday, March 24 from 4 to 5:15 p.m. in the Milo Bail Student Center Nebraska Room.

The three other finalists are: David Boocker, chair and professor in the Department of English and Journalism at Western Illinois University, Macomb, Ill.; Steven Haggbloom, department head and professor of Psychology at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Ky.; and Marshall Sundberg, professor of biology at Emporia State University, Emporia, Kan.

B.J. Reed, dean of the College of Public Affairs and Community Service, has chaired the search committee.

Call (402) 554-3502 for more information.

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UNO will celebrate its 100th anniversary beginning October 8, 2008. This celebration will recognize the partnership among the City of Omaha, its citizens and UNO to build a vibrant and dynamic community. The centennial theme is “UNO: Central To Our City Since 1908.” This theme acknowledges the past contributions of UNO to the community and sets the stage for great things to come.

UNO, inaugurated in 1968, emerged from the Municipal University of Omaha, established in 1931, which grew out of the University of Omaha founded in 1908. For Centennial information, go to http://www.unomaha.edu/100/.